Couch surfing myths exposed: study

By Gemma Najem
Updated April 21 2018 - 3:43am, first published 3:35am
New research suggests young couch surfers suffer poorer mental health than rough sleepers.
New research suggests young couch surfers suffer poorer mental health than rough sleepers.

Young couch surfers report suffering worse mental health than street sleepers, yet they are not prioritised by homelessness services because of myths they don't qualify for urgent help, a study has found.

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